Raoul dufy most expensive painting
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Birth name Raoul Dufy
Born 3 June 1877, at Le Havre, France
Died 23 March 1953, Forcalquier, France
Nationality French
Movement Post-Impressionism, Fauvism
Born into a poor family, he was forced to enter commerce very young. He took evening classes at the Ecole des beaux-arts in Le Havre. After military service he went to Paris to study under Bonnard; he exhibited at the Independant in 1903. Although attracted at first by the Impressionists and by ToulouseLautrec, it was one of Matisse's paintings which came as the revelation which led
him to Fauvism. Significant among his paintings of this period are BedeckedStreet (1906), Jeanne among the Flowers (c. 1907), The Lady in Pink (c. 1909) and The Aperitif (1908). Like Marquet he preferred vividly coloured subjects (flowers,
flags, posters); in this he differed from Vlaminck and Derain. He worked with Marquet and Friesz in Normandy, and adopted more violent colouring and freer composition. During a visit to La Ciotat with Braque in 1908, Dufy radically altered his manner. This period of pr
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He was accused of levity, saying, that in vain wasting talent. Dufy actually avoided by an image of the evils of society and flirting with the world and abyss of existential despair. He said: "If the holidays are so popular with people, why can't they like, to a sketch artist?". Elegant carelessness and joy of life - that's what wanted to write Dufy. Regattas and horse racing, thoroughbred horses and no less pedigreed gentlemen, elegant ladies and life as a holiday – such is the style of Raoul Dufy.
Raoul Dufy (FR. Raoul Dufy; June 3, 1877, Le Havre — 23 March 1953, Forcalquier) was the eldest son in a large family. Father Raul served in Le Havre accountant, and on weekends has become a choirmaster and organist in one of the churches. Mother worked with children. With 14 years Raul as the eldest child to help the family, began to work for a company that imports coffee. Sitting at the office window, overlooking the harbour, the boy drew her endlessly, ships, sea. Drew, note, great. Father look, look, and sent his son to evening class of the local School of fine arts. Teachers were
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Raoul Dufy
French painter (1877-1953)
Not to be confused with his brother Jean Dufy, also an artist.
Raoul Dufy | |
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Raoul Dufy, before 1927 | |
| Born | (1877-06-03)3 June 1877 Le Havre, France |
| Died | 23 March 1953(1953-03-23) (aged 75) Forcalquier, France |
| Education | École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts |
| Known for | Painting, drawing, design, printmaking |
| Notable work | La Fée Electricité (1937) |
| Movement | Fauvism, Impressionism, modernism, Cubism |
Raoul Dufy (French pronunciation:[ʁauldyfi]; 3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French painter associated with the Fauvist movement. He gained recognition for his vibrant and decorative style, which became popular in various forms, such as textile designs, and public building decorations. Dufy is most remembered for his artwork depicting outdoor social gatherings. In addition to painting, he was skilled in various other fields, including drawing, printmaking, book illustration, scenic design, furniture design, and planning public spaces.
Biography
Early life
Dufy was
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